asfixiante

[ɐʃfɪksiˈɐ̃tə]

adjectivepl: asfixiantes

asphyxiating

1. Causing or capable of causing asphyxiation; suffocating

The asphyxiating fumes forced everyone to evacuate the building.

Os gases asfixiantes forçaram a evacuação do edifício.

2. Oppressive, stifling, or overwhelming (figurative)

The asfixiating atmosphere in the room made it difficult to concentrate.

A atmosfera asfixiante na sala dificultava a concentração.

3. Restrictive or constraining in a way that limits freedom

Living under such asfixiating rules felt unbearable.

Viver sob regras tão asfixiantes era insuportável.

NYC Slang

suffocating, stifling

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

asfixiante

Common usage in both literal and figurative contexts

Portugal

asfixiante

Standard usage, preferred in formal contexts

atmosfera asfixiante (asphyxiating atmosphere)

situação asfixiante (suffocating situation)

ambiente asfixiante (oppressive environment)

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